The 2026 World’s Happiest Workplaces Awards Winners have been announced! Is your organisation a winner?
View the full winners list HERE!
London’s only family-owned five-star deluxe hotel, The Goring is famously the “annex to Buckingham Palace” and holds a Royal Warrant. It is an exceptional employer for those seeking a career in traditional, high-end hospitality. Employees are treated as part of a long-serving “family of staff,” working in a setting that values impeccable manners, mischief, and a centennial legacy of excellence.
Set within hundreds of acres of forest, Center Parcs offers a unique work environment for “Hospitality Heroes” and “Activity Adventurers.” It is a top choice for work-life balance, offering employees up to 60% off their own breaks and 20% off retail and dining. Their culture focuses on growth, providing structured technical training and leadership programs for everyone from lifeguards to chefs.
This independent, family-run 4-star gem has been a cornerstone of Irish hospitality since 1970. Unlike the international chain, this specific hotel offers a close-knit “independent gem” atmosphere. It is a great employer for those in regional Ireland, offering perks like complimentary use of their award-winning leisure club, gym, and pool, along with a stable, supportive team environment.
If you are a winning organisation, please contact happiestworkplaces@workl.com or book a meeting with our team to find out more.
| Rank | CompanyName | Industry | Country | HappinessScore |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magic Planet | Hospitality | United Arab Emirates | 93 |
| 2 | Coffee House 45 | Hospitality | Ireland | 92 |
| 3 | Goring Hotel | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 88 |
| 4 | The Galway Bay Hotel | Hospitality | Ireland | 87 |
| 5 | Franco Manca | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 87 |
| 6 | Crown Hotel Norfolk | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 87 |
| 7 | Valor Hospitality | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 86 |
| 8 | Hampton by Hilton USA | Hospitality | United States | 86 |
| 9 | Athena Beach Hotel Cyprus | Hospitality | Cyprus | 86 |
| 10 | Universal Robina | Hospitality | Philippines | 84 |
| 11 | CaToCa Fine Food & Giftware | Hospitality | Ireland | 84 |
| 12 | Sheetz | Hospitality | United States | 84 |
| 13 | Jollibee Philippines | Hospitality | Philippines | 83 |
| 14 | Sheraton Athlone Hotel | Hospitality | Ireland | 83 |
| 15 | Jollibee Canada | Hospitality | Canada | 83 |
| 16 | KKS Supervision Food Services | Hospitality | South Africa | 83 |
| 17 | Chowking | Hospitality | Philippines | 83 |
| 18 | Algar Lodge Farm Shop & Cafe | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 83 |
| 19 | 7 Hospitality Management | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 82 |
| 20 | Lulu Group International | Hospitality | United Arab Emirates | 82 |
| 21 | Hampton by Hilton UK | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 82 |
| 22 | Foodies good food | Hospitality | Ireland | 82 |
| 23 | Java House Kenya | Hospitality | Kenya | 82 |
| 24 | Jollibee UK | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 81 |
| 25 | Starbucks UAE | Hospitality | United Arab Emirates | 81 |
| 26 | Databasik Software | Hospitality | Australia | 81 |
| 27 | Blacksmith Arms London | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 81 |
| 28 | Popeyes UK | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 80 |
| 29 | Cavalieri Art Hotel | Hospitality | Malta | 80 |
| 30 | Mills Bomb Shellhole | Hospitality | South Africa | 80 |
| 31 | Wyboston Lakes | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 79 |
| 32 | Hodson Bay Hotel | Hospitality | Ireland | 79 |
| 33 | Center Parcs | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 79 |
| 34 | Abu Dhabi National Hotels | Hospitality | United Arab Emirates | 79 |
| 35 | Marriott Hotels UAE | Hospitality | United Arab Emirates | 79 |
| 36 | Mang Inasal | Hospitality | Philippines | 79 |
| 37 | Shepherd Neame | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 79 |
| 38 | Chick-fil-A | Hospitality | United States | 78 |
| 39 | Hyatt Hotels USA | Hospitality | United States | 78 |
| 40 | Good company | Hospitality | New Zealand | 78 |
| 41 | Intercontinental Hotels | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 78 |
| 42 | Maldron Hotel | Hospitality | Ireland | 78 |
| 43 | Burger King UK | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 77 |
| 44 | Hollywood Bowl Group | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 77 |
| 45 | KFC South Africa | Hospitality | South Africa | 77 |
| 46 | Dalata Hotels | Hospitality | Ireland | 77 |
| 47 | Insomnia Coffee Company | Hospitality | Ireland | 77 |
| 48 | Madina Mall | Hospitality | United Arab Emirates | 77 |
| 49 | Applebee's Fish & Seafood | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 77 |
| 50 | Chicken Planet Cyprus | Hospitality | Cyprus | 77 |
| 51 | Wyndham Hotels & Resorts | Hospitality | United States | 77 |
| 52 | Australian Venue Company | Hospitality | Australia | 77 |
| 53 | Press Up Hospitality Group | Hospitality | Ireland | 77 |
| 54 | Skycity Auckland | Hospitality | New Zealand | 77 |
| 55 | 10 Hospitality | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 76 |
| 56 | Moto Hospitality | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 75 |
| 57 | Wagamama | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 75 |
| 58 | dnata | Hospitality | Australia | 75 |
| 59 | 127 Bar & Restaurant | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 75 |
| 60 | 21 Hospitality | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 75 |
| 61 | 042 Restaurant and Bar | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 74 |
| 62 | KFC Ireland | Hospitality | Ireland | 74 |
| 63 | Four Seasons Hotel & Leisure Club Monagha | Hospitality | Ireland | 74 |
| 64 | Coffee Republic | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 74 |
| 65 | 5 Star Food Service | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 74 |
| 66 | Best Western USA | Hospitality | United States | 74 |
| 67 | Applejack Hospitality | Hospitality | Australia | 74 |
| 68 | AHS Hospitality | Hospitality | Australia | 74 |
| 69 | Durkin & Sons | Hospitality | Ireland | 74 |
| 70 | Red Bottle Coffee | Hospitality | United Arab Emirates | 74 |
| 71 | Beefeater | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 74 |
| 72 | 2 Billy's Cookies | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 74 |
| 73 | Zero Gradi | Hospitality | Australia | 74 |
| 74 | Marriott Hotels USA | Hospitality | United States | 73 |
| 75 | Wendy's Canada | Hospitality | Canada | 73 |
| 76 | Papa Johns UK | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 73 |
| 77 | Blue Apple Catering | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 73 |
| 78 | Starbucks Australia | Hospitality | Australia | 73 |
| 79 | Bill's Restaurants | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 73 |
| 80 | MHL Hotel Collection | Hospitality | Ireland | 73 |
| 81 | home maker | Hospitality | Australia | 73 |
| 82 | Malmaison Trading | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 73 |
| 83 | Uber Eats UK | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 72 |
| 84 | Hilton Hotels UK | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 72 |
| 85 | Marriott Hotels UK | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 72 |
| 86 | Bakers Delight | Hospitality | Australia | 72 |
| 87 | Holiday Inn UK | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 72 |
| 88 | Hotel Properties UK & Ireland | Hospitality | Ireland | 72 |
| 89 | ARC Inspirations | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 72 |
| 90 | Best Western UK | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 72 |
| 91 | Whataburger | Hospitality | United States | 72 |
| 92 | BaxterStorey UK | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 72 |
| 93 | Royal Automobile Club | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 72 |
| 94 | Dosa Hut Australia | Hospitality | Australia | 72 |
| 95 | Bendigo District RSL | Hospitality | Australia | 71 |
| 96 | KFC UAE | Hospitality | United Arab Emirates | 71 |
| 97 | Mercure Hotels UK | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 71 |
| 98 | Caffe Nero | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 71 |
| 99 | Cafe Rouge | Hospitality | United Kingdom | 71 |
| 100 | Starbucks Philippines | Hospitality | Philippines | 71 |
The data shown in the following table is a snapshot based on last year’s data up until 30/11/2025. To see the current scores, please visit the Worlds Happiest Workplaces List.
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